First-person and third-person lifelogging improves episodic memory

Lifelogging, the practice of recording daily activities through photographs or videos, enhances memory in healthy individuals and those with memory disorders by aiding both memory consolidation and retrieval processes. This study, involving 32 adults in controlled settings, investigated its effectiveness on episodic memory from first and third-person perspectives. Contrary to expectations, perspective did not influence memory performance. Results indicated that lifelogging significantly improves subjective memory and the recall of visual, but not non-visual, information compared to non-lifelogging conditions. These findings suggest that lifelogging, regardless of perspective, holds promise for supporting episodic memory, especially for visual content, advocating for its wider application.